Sports
February 6, 2026
Florida Lawyer Bets $1M on Big Game, Pledges Winnings to Cancer Research
Florida attorney Dan Newlin is putting a very public stake on this year’s championship game, but the real focus is not the final score. During a press conference, Newlin said he plans to place a $1 million bet on the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks. If the wager pays off, […]
Casino
February 6, 2026
GTA Police Crack Down on Illegal Gambling Rings
Canadian Police in the Greater Toronto Area say they have broken up a series of illegal gambling operations after a year-long investigation that ended with nine people charged and a wide range of property seized. Project Scala York Regional Police said the probe, known as Project Scala, began in early 2024 and was carried out […]
Sports
February 5, 2026
FanDuel Backs Special Olympics in 2026, Including Local Initiatives
FanDuel has launched a new partnership with the Special Olympics in a bid to raise awareness for the event and drive its core message to wider audiences – that sports belong to everyone. Promoting Inclusivity Through Sport The company has been inspired by the event’s mission as well as the personal stories that some of […]
Sports
February 4, 2026
IBIA Publishes 2025 Report, Highlights Spike in Suspicious Match Alerts
The International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA) has published its latest Sports Betting Integrity Report, highlighting a significant spike in alerts. According to the regulatory body, this increase reflected the efficiency of its members’ monitoring and the organization’s enhanced analytical capability. The Majority of Alerts Were Tied to Soccer and Tennis The 2025 Sports Betting Integrity […]
Sports
February 4, 2026
Athletes Receive Shortened Suspensions Following Admitting to Betting on Teammates
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has issued temporary bans to three track and field athletes after it came to light that they had made bets on their teammates at championship events across the globe. Athletes Didn’t Realize Betting on Teammates Was Prohibited By giving temporary bans to the German discus throwers Steven Richter and Henrik […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
BetMGM Updates Terms to Explicitly Ban Athlete Harassment
Online gaming and sports betting giant BetMGM announced that it has updated its terms of service, introducing new rules to shield athletes from harassment. The changes come amid a broader push against betting-motivated athlete harassment. BetMGM Wants to Protect the Sports Sector’s Integrity In its announcement, the betting company said that its terms of service […]
Sports
February 3, 2026
NBA Devin Booker Plonks $1M on Super Bowl LX
Devin Booker, a fifth-time NBA All-Star winner, has not shied away from placing a hefty bet on the outcome of the upcoming Super Bowl, with the player committing a $1-million wager on the Seattle Seahawks to cover a -3.5-point spread. NBA All-Star Player Set to Reap $1.8M from Super Bowl Super Bowl 60 will be […]
Industry
February 2, 2026
UFC Fighter Hernandez Breaks Silence on Suspicious Betting Activity Case
UFC lightweight fighter Alexander Hernandez has spoken out for the first time since his scheduled fight against Michael Johnson at UFC 324 in Las Vegas was called off last week amid concerns over suspicious betting activity. Hernandez Says He Would Never Dishonor the Sport In a post on Instagram, Hernandez explained that he would never […]
Sports
February 2, 2026
China Cracks Down on Soccer Teams Due to Match-Fixing
The Chinese Football Association (CFA) has cracked down on instances of match-fixing in an attempt to safeguard the sport’s integrity and prevent fraud. As a result, the association’s Disciplinary and Ethics Committee issued a variety of point and monetary penalties to several teams. CFA Disciplines 13 Soccer Teams In its latest disciplinary wave, the CFA […]
Sports
January 30, 2026
AGA Expects Americans to Wager $1.76B on Super Bowl LX
A few days after the Legal Sports Report and the Sports Betting Alliance released their projections regarding Super Bowl betting, the American Gaming Association (AGA) published its own report. In addition to that, the association warned that the growing prediction markets sector might affect bettors’ perceptions. AGA Expects Record Betting Volume, in Line with Other […]
